India - Chennai

Regional Travel Advice

- Indian airports can be chaotic, both upon arrival and on departure. Facilities can sometimes be sub-par, especially in domestic airports.- Arrival: travellers are advised to arrange for an airport pick-up service. There is a great deal of pandemonium as you exit the airport, with taxi drivers attempting to grab your bags and other individuals hassling you for service. The chaos can be overwhelming, particularly for individuals who have never travelled to India before.

Rates may vary according to hours required and distance travelled. Please contact Tristar for an accurate quote to your requirements. All rates are inclusive of chauffeur gratuity and fuel surcharge. Other transfer rates are available on request. Additional Information - Please note all rates are indicative. For an accurate quote, please contact Tristar on +1 866 686 0373. Surcharges may apply according to time of day, day of the week, local public holidays or special events, please check at time of booking. Indicative rates quoted may vary according to currency fluctuations and do not include waiting time, parking, tolls or telephone charges. All time based journeys will be charged by the hour from the time the vehicle leaves the local office to the time it returns. Further terms and conditions may apply, please see our terms and conditions page below for details.

City Overview

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of India’s sprawling state of Tamil-Nadu. Its location has led to Chennai being hailed as “The Gateway to the South” and Tristar Worldwide is delighted to provide our excellent chauffeur services in this cultured and friendly city. Chennai is the major economic, cultural, and financial centre in South India and is home to a growing expatriate population exceeding fifty thousand individuals. The diverse city economy includes large IT and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services; a great deal of India’s automobile industry is based in Chennai, earning it the handle “Detroit of India”. The city is culturally rich, particularly in music and dance, as Chennai is the home of India’s oldest dance form, Bharata Natyam. The innate friendliness and willingness to help of the city’s locals has led to a thriving tourist industry, and Chennai remains one of the most visited cities in India.

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Travel Advice For India - Chennai

- Indian airports can be chaotic, both upon arrival and on departure. Facilities can sometimes be sub-par, especially in domestic airports.

- Arrival: travellers are advised to arrange for an airport pick-up service. There is a great deal of pandemonium as you exit the airport, with taxi drivers attempting to grab your bags and other individuals hassling you for service. The chaos can be overwhelming, particularly for individuals who have never travelled to India before.

Top 5 Business Tips

- Although your Indian colleagues may be ten to fifteen minutes late, it is best to show respect by being punctual yourself.

- Cultivating personal relationships and trust with your Indian counterparts will help business dealing. Meetings will begin with small-talk; build rapport with your Indian colleagues by asking simple questions about their family and life, and expect similar talk in return.

- Indians are polite, and an emphatic “no” is rarely given. Terms such as “Possibly”, “We will see” or “I will try” are used instead, as a face saving measure.

- Accept any food or drink offered, as refusing may cause offense. Be aware that a majority of Indians are vegetarian and avoid alcohol, and that the cow is considered a sacred animal – thus, try not to order or eat beef when dining.

- Hierarchy is important: proper respect and deference must be shown to older people and authority figures. Using professional titles, if present, followed by last names is an ideal way of addressing people. Shaking hands is an acceptable form of greeting, and men should wait for women to extend their hands first before shaking.

City Overview

Chennai, formerly known as Madras, is the capital of India’s sprawling state of Tamil-Nadu. Its location has led to Chennai being hailed as “The Gateway to the South” and Tristar Worldwide is delighted to provide our excellent chauffeur services in this cultured and friendly city. Chennai is the major economic, cultural, and financial centre in South India and is home to a growing expatriate population exceeding fifty thousand individuals. The diverse city economy includes large IT and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services; a great deal of India’s automobile industry is based in Chennai, earning it the handle “Detroit of India”. The city is culturally rich, particularly in music and dance, as Chennai is the home of India’s oldest dance form, Bharata Natyam. The innate friendliness and willingness to help of the city’s locals has led to a thriving tourist industry, and Chennai remains one of the most visited cities in India.